CPWR (Ocean Thermal Energy) EV-to-EBITDA: 0.11 (As of Aug. 29, 2026)

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What is Ocean Thermal Energy EV-to-EBITDA?

Ocean Thermal Energy CPWR EV-to-EBITDA is 0.11 as of Aug. 29, 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Ocean Thermal Energy ranks better than 97.82% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Ocean Thermal Energy's enterprise value is $9.63 Mil. Ocean Thermal Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $86.67 Mil. Therefore, Ocean Thermal Energy's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 0.11.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ocean Thermal Energy's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CPWR' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.32   Med: -3.62   Max: 0.77
Current: 0.11

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Ocean Thermal Energy was 0.77. The lowest was -19.32. And the median was -3.62.

CPWR's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
97.82% of 367 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 11.76 vs CPWR: 0.11

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-29), Ocean Thermal Energy's stock price is $0.0051. Ocean Thermal Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.147. Therefore, Ocean Thermal Energy's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 0.03.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Ocean Thermal Energy  (OTCPK:CPWR) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Ocean Thermal Energy's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.0051/0.147
=0.03

Ocean Thermal Energy's share price for today is $0.0051.
Ocean Thermal Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.147.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Ocean Thermal Energy EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Ocean Thermal Energy EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ocean Thermal Energy's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Ocean Thermal Energy EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Ocean Thermal Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Ocean Thermal Energy Quarterly Data
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EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.10 -0.05 -0.17 -3.34 0.12

CPWR vs BNRG, CREG, ETRXF: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Ocean Thermal Energy's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Ocean Thermal Energy EV-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Ocean Thermal Energy's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ocean Thermal Energy's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.



Ocean Thermal Energy EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Ocean Thermal Energy's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=9.626/86.669
=0.11

Ocean Thermal Energy's current Enterprise Value is $9.63 Mil.
Ocean Thermal Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $86.67 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 0.11 mean?
Ocean Thermal Energy (CPWR) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 0.11 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ocean Thermal Energy. According to the industry distribution chart, Ocean Thermal Energy ranks #8 out of 367 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is Ocean Thermal Energy's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Ocean Thermal Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.11. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.76. Ocean Thermal Energy's value of 0.11 is 99.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ocean Thermal Energy ranks #8 out of 367 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Ocean Thermal Energy's EV-to-EBITDA compare to BNRG and CREG?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Ocean Thermal Energy ranks #8 out of 367 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Ocean Thermal Energy in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.76. Ocean Thermal Energy's value of 0.11 is 99.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 11.76, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ocean Thermal Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA of 0.11 is 99.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Ocean Thermal Energy. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ocean Thermal Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ocean Thermal Energy stock overvalued right now?
Ocean Thermal Energy (CPWR) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 0.11. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.11 and 99.1% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 11.76. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ocean Thermal Energy (CPWR), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 0.11 as of Aug. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Ocean Thermal Energy Business Description

Address 3675 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19104
Ocean Thermal Energy Corp is engaged in the business of developing designs for renewable energy systems using Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) technology. OTEC uses the natural temperature difference between cooler deep ocean water and warmer shallow or surface water to create energy and produce electricity. The company also aims to develop projects for renewable power generation, desalinated water production, and air conditioning using the proprietary technologies designed to extract energy from the temperature differences between warm surface water and cold deep water. In addition, the projects provide ancillary products such as potable/bottled water and high-profit aquaculture, mariculture, and agriculture opportunities.